What did you do with your Z today

onzedge · 08-18-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Is there a DIY thread anywhere for the spring? Curious to see what has to be done in order to install it.

Nick911sc · 08-18-2011, 01:11 PM

Thanks!!

What's the cost for one of those springs? Can I get one myself? I'm such a wimp I might not even want to do the mod in fear of me damaging something haha

BeachZTT · 08-18-2011, 01:18 PM

Oh, and on the shifter issue. I really hadn't thought about the heat/cold part. I guess because I have never had a metal shifter before. Great point!

I am still partial to the shape, feel, and material of the Z32TT shifter...

Alchemy · 08-18-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Oh, and on the shifter issue. I really hadn't thought about the heat/cold part. I guess because I have never had a metal shifter before. Great point!

I am still partial to the shape, feel, and material of the Z32TT shifter...

I used to love that knob in my z32!

BeachZTT · 08-18-2011, 01:22 PM

Nick, the reason that we are trying to get another group buy together is that we have been unable to find anyone to sell that spring in a low quantity for a reasonable price. If we do a group buy, it will be between 15-20 bucks shipped. If you try to order one, they charge almost 60 with setup fees and shipping. If a reputable, existing vendor would buy a large quantity of them, it wouldn't be an issue. Right now, no one stocks them.

Nick911sc · 08-18-2011, 01:41 PM

So I'm curious, other cars I've felt the clutch on that were manual, when you engage and disengage there's a part in the clutch travel where the clutch travel has a totally different "stiffness" to the clutch past a certain point. Is that what this is going to add?

onzedge · 08-18-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

So I'm curious, other cars I've felt the clutch on that were manual, when you engage and disengage there's a part in the clutch travel where the clutch travel has a totally different "stiffness" to the clutch past a certain point. Is that what this is going to add?

You are basically right. The stock clutch feel is "soft" all the way through travel (my opinion) and it makes it difficult to feel when the clutch takes up. The spring upgrade provides a stiffer, and more sensitive, feel.

kenchan · 08-18-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I drove my 370 for the first time in a week today -- also the first real drive with my new clutch return spring. I am liking it quite a bit. If you have not done this mod, you must (auto trans guys need not apply).

ive not had a chance to pull out that spring yet. wish those springs were readily available... maybe i should just use a rubber band.

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Originally Posted by Fire

Onze can't I put the springs on the torque converter? Or maybe on the paddle shifters? Has to be a way to make this mod work LOL

hahaha!

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

is the clutch spring something that can be DIY? My Z is my only manual car so I don't really know any other clutch feeling. Might just keep it stock..

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Thanks!!

What's the cost for one of those springs? Can I get one myself? I'm such a wimp I might not even want to do the mod in fear of me damaging something haha

it's kind of a back breaker ordeal under there but im sure you can manage.

ive not done mine (yet?).

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

So I'm curious, other cars I've felt the clutch on that were manual, when you engage and disengage there's a part in the clutch travel where the clutch travel has a totally different "stiffness" to the clutch past a certain point. Is that what this is going to add?

yah, the Z's clutch pedal action is very linear. which kinda throws us oldskool MT drivers off. it's nowhere near as bad as the old STI clutches where it felt like a springy rubberband.

onzedge · 08-18-2011, 02:02 PM

Hello Mr Kenchan. I think you need 3 rubberbands to make it work.

BeachZTT · 08-18-2011, 02:02 PM

Sup kenchanman?

Nick911sc · 08-18-2011, 02:10 PM

I originally learned to drive stick on my dads 1978 porsche 911sc and the cabled clutch on that thing gives a super over exaggeration of what I'd assume the pedal will feel like. That clutch is heavier than anything else I've driven before.

kenchan · 08-18-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Hello Mr Kenchan. I think you need 3 rubberbands to make it work.

hi mr.onzedge- i have like ten of them in different colors.

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Sup kenchanman?

hello, beachman!

funny case my bro calls me kenchanman.

Nitex · 08-18-2011, 03:25 PM

Beach, i agree!! the Z32 shifter was one of my favorites. I used to steal my dads 300zx out of the garage when they went on vacations when i was a teenager! I actually crashed it, was never allowed to drive it again. And decided id by my own Z one day.

But yeah great shifter feel

BeachZTT · 08-18-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hi mr.onzedge- i have like ten of them in different colors.

hello, beachman!

funny case my bro calls me kenchanman.

See, we're brothers from another mother.

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Rofl

Agree!

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Beach, i agree!! the Z32 shifter was one of my favorites. I used to steal my dads 300zx out of the garage when they went on vacations when i was a teenager! I actually crashed it, was never allowed to drive it again. And decided id by my own Z one day.

But yeah great shifter feel

Wow, I would hate to have to come home after that! But hey, it worked out! Another Z enthusiast for life!

Nitex · 08-18-2011, 04:04 PM

^ You got it, ill always love Z cars.. Unless they go hybrid.. oh wait

I only wrecked it once, i know its all it takes. But i was not familiar with limited slip haha.. Sideways into a center median, broke then wheel and a few other things, like my pride

I was 17 and on a first date when it happened. Suffice it to say we never hooked up again

My dad sold the Z32 shortly after i purchased the Z34. I was sad to see it go, and for a hyundai genesis of all things..

08-18-2011, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Oh, and on the shifter issue. I really hadn't thought about the heat/cold part. I guess because I have never had a metal shifter before. Great point! I am still partial to the shape, feel, and material of the Z32TT shifter... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-18-2011, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Nick, the reason that we are trying to get another group buy together is that we have been unable to find anyone to sell that spring in a low quantity for a reasonable price. If we do a group buy, it will be between 15-20 bucks shipped. If you try to order one, they charge almost 60 with setup fees and shipping. If a reputable, existing vendor would buy a large quantity of them, it wouldn't be an issue. Right now, no one stocks them. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-18-2011, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Hello Mr Kenchan. I think you need 3 rubberbands to make it work. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-18-2011, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Sup kenchanman? __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-18-2011, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	Beach, i agree!! the Z32 shifter was one of my favorites. I used to steal my dads 300zx out of the garage when they went on vacations when i was a teenager! I actually crashed it, was never allowed to drive it again. And decided id by my own Z one day. But yeah great shifter feel __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

08-18-2011, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Thanks!! What's the cost for one of those springs? Can I get one myself? I'm such a wimp I might not even want to do the mod in fear of me damaging something haha

08-18-2011, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	So I'm curious, other cars I've felt the clutch on that were manual, when you engage and disengage there's a part in the clutch travel where the clutch travel has a totally different "stiffness" to the clutch past a certain point. Is that what this is going to add?

08-18-2011, 02:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I originally learned to drive stick on my dads 1978 porsche 911sc and the cabled clutch on that thing gives a super over exaggeration of what I'd assume the pedal will feel like. That clutch is heavier than anything else I've driven before.

08-18-2011, 04:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	^ You got it, ill always love Z cars.. Unless they go hybrid.. oh wait I only wrecked it once, i know its all it takes. But i was not familiar with limited slip haha.. Sideways into a center median, broke then wheel and a few other things, like my pride I was 17 and on a first date when it happened. Suffice it to say we never hooked up again My dad sold the Z32 shortly after i purchased the Z34. I was sad to see it go, and for a hyundai genesis of all things.. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

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